ABSTRACT: Boundary
extension, the tendency to remember more of an image than was originally
presented, has been shown to occur for a variety of stimuli. The present
investigation sought to determine if boundary extension occurs with greater or
lesser frequency for computer-generated graphics compared to photographs.
Experimenters presented participants with both types of images on computer
screens, and a recognition test measured errors of boundary extension and
restriction. Findings showed that boundary extension occurred more often for
computer-generated images than for photographs of real-world objects, but there
was no difference in boundary restriction. These results add support for the
extension-normalization model of boundary extension. Moreover, they demonstrate
that boundary extension and restriction do occur for simple novel
computer-generated stimuli.

A World of Their Own: Acculturation and Views on War and
Interpersonal Violence Among Adult MennonitesAllyson Meloni, Marie Helweg-Larsen, Jacquelyn M. MacDonald, and
Aya Inoue, Dickinson College

ABSTRACT: Research
shows that the degree of acculturation may affect individuals' views within a
given culture as more acculturated individuals may hold values that are
consistent with those of the given culture. We examined acculturation and
attitudes toward war and interpersonal conflict among adult Mennonites.
Consistent with predictions, increased acculturation was associated with
favorable views about the use of violence in interpersonal conflicts.
Unexpectedly, acculturation was not associated with support of war, likely
because the data were collected during Gulf War II. Future research on
Mennonites and acculturation should consider views on all types of violence,
especially use of corporal punishment.

A Look Into Forgiveness: The Roles of Intentionality, Severity,
and FriendshipKelly E. Early, Amy L. Holloway, and Gary L. Welton, Grove City
College

ABSTRACT: Intentionality,
severity, and relationship of the transgressor to the offended party are
variables that might influence a person's willingness to forgive. In this
experiment, participants were asked to respond to scenarios in which we
manipulated these three variables. Results suggested that it was harder to
forgive friends and acquaintances who committed offenses that were severe and
intentional. Of the three variables, intentionality influenced participants'
willingness to forgive more than severity and relationship. Furthermore,
participants' perception of reality also influenced their decision to forgive
over and above the objective manipulations.

The Relationship Between Disordered Eating and Stress, Class
Year, and Figure Dissatisfaction Among College StudentsNiki James, University of Evansville; Mary Pritchard, Boise
State University

ABSTRACT: Studies
have suggested that factors such as gender, age, self-concept, body image, and
figure dissatisfaction may be predictors for eating pathologies, particularly
in the college environment (Brouwers, 1988; Cooley & Toray, 2001; Kinzl,
Traweger, Trefalt, & Biebl, 1998). The current study examined the
relationship between disordered eating and age, perceived stress, figure
dissatisfaction, and self-concept to assess whether these factors contributed
to increased rates of disordered eating in the college population. Results
revealed no significant differences between class year and disordered eating.
There were significant correlations between disordered eating and self- concept
ratings and between disordered eating and figure dissatisfaction. These results
may help counselors identify at-risk students more easily to allow for early
intervention and prevention programs.

The Influence of Perceived Role Models on College Students'
Purchasing Intention and Product-Related BehaviorColleen J. Sullivan and Camille E. Buckner, Frostburg State
University

ABSTRACT: The
perceived influence of role models on purchasing intention and product-related
behavior was examined in college students (22 men, 47 women). The first
hypothesis was that perceived role models (parental, peer, and celebrity) would
have a significant influence on participants' purchase intention and
product-related behavior in comparison to the no role model control condition.
An additional hypothesis was that direct role models (parental and peer) would
have a greater influence on purchase intention and product-related behavior
than indirect role models (celebrities). Participants were given a survey to
measure the perceived influence of role models. Results demonstrated that
parental role model prompts had a significantly greater influence on purchase
intention and product-related behavior than the celebrity role model or no role
model. In addition, direct association role model prompts (parental and peer)
had a greater influence on purchase intention and product-related behavior than
indirect association role model prompts (celebrities). The current findings
could be applied to the marketing industry, which could increase advertisements
that include parental figures endorsing products and decrease the amount of
celebrity endorsements.

Intergenerational Factors Related to Belief in Corporal
PunishmentAdam Robert Smith, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

ABSTRACT: Previous
research indicates that the degree to which people were punished as children by
either parent was a very important determinant of their current approval of
corporal punishment (Ringwalt, Browne, Rosenbloom, Evans, & Kotch,
1989).This study was conducted to
address people's child rearing attitudes early in their adult life and to
determine if there are additional factors that affect approval of corporal
punishment. Two hundred and nine undergraduate students were recruited to
participate. Consistent with previous studies, participants raised by
authoritarian parents had more favorable attitudes toward corporal punishment.
The best predictor of a belief in corporal punishment was found to be lack of
empathy for children's needs.

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